Editorial
Portland treats the after work drink as a neighbourhood ritual, built on local beer, easy patios, and a few left field surprises. We worked through the city to find the 8 rooms that get the wind down right, from a Champagne bar to a German beer hall. These are the spots we send people to when the day ends.
Start with the bars that turn the end of the workday into something a little celebratory, from bubbles to beer halls.
Portland's after work charm lives in its local rooms, the cozy McMenamins pubs and corner taverns that welcome regulars.
For a celebratory finish, start with bubbles at Pix or a liter on the Prost patio. For a quieter night, the neighbourhood rooms like Laurelhurst and Ram's Head reward a slow pint. Go early on warm evenings, because the Portland patios fill the moment the sun shows.
Daniel Okafor writes for barsforKings and judges every bar on its own terms. He champions the rooms the big guides skip and looks for a real sense of place in every glass.